WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

United States Cold Storage Inc; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Company Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

United States Cold Storage Inc is hiring for a warehouse associate in Illinois. Responsibilities include shipping/receiving, counting, and inventory control, with experience operating forklifts and using scanners. You will handle loading, order picking, and equipment operation in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires physical stamina, safety compliance, and the ability to work overtime as needed. We offer comprehensive benefits after a probationary period and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education is required or preferred.
• Experience in warehouse environment is beneficial.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trailers and verify stacking and freight as required.
• Count products before storage and compare with drivers’ manifests.
• Identify and report shortages, damages, and misplacements to supervisor.
• Assist in physical inventories with scanners and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment with accurate lot numbers.
• Move products into railcars or trailers and stack using equipment.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and operate devices safely.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scanner usage

Tablets/Radio

Forklift

Job description

Responsibilities

• Shipping and Receiving: Unload and load trailers and verify proper stacking and freight not being mixed on pallets, one item to a pallet as required unless instructed otherwise. Tape or stretch-wrap pallet as required to ensure product stability.
• Checking: Prior to product storage, count all product, compare your counts to the drivers’ manifest and check all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates. Report shortages damages and misplacements to your immediate supervisor who will forward the information to the appropriate parties. Must be able to move product to the storage locations. Must also be able to stack and store the product in the appropriate areas. Must be able to verify receipt of product at appropriate temperature.
• Over, Short, and Damage: Identify and recover any received or shipping damage consistent with Company policy. Report all shortages and overages to your area supervisor.
• Inventory: If needed, assist in physical inventories with use of scanners. Ensure proper stock rotation by following lot number identification.
• Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped, Make certain product comes from the proper locations and the lot numbers correspond to the picking documents. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards. Pallets height can reach up to 7 feet.
• Loading: Efficiently move product from the staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers.
• Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, slip-sheet or other power equipment. Maintain the facilities, equipment and materials in a neat, clean orderly fashion. Daily inspections and verify equipment is operating prior to the start of the day’s activity. Advise your supervisor of any problems encountered. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

What We Are Looking For:

The ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the below qualifications.

Education

Experience

• Previous high reach forklift and/or warehouse training

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have:

• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Lift up to 70lbs occasionally with assistance
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Be able to speak and hear for safety and productivity.
• Use scanners, tablets, radio, phones, and other warehouse machinery.
• Lift overhead when required
• Ability to work overtime is an essential part of this position due to demand
• Drive a registered motor vehicle to satisfy daily requirements.
• Have acceptable and / or correctable vision.
• Work in a temperature range of +50 to -30 degrees F with moderate noise levels
• Personal interaction and communication required to and from other people is extremely high.
• Good arithmetic and reading skills.
• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
• A self-starter that can work independently and coordinate with others.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines.

The Standard Details:

• Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
• Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process and quality of systems
• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
• Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels
• Ensure solutions are effectively implemented
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in safety and educational training programs

What’s In It For You:

We are a great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:

• 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield available after 30 days of service, if elected.
• Company Life Insurance.
• A variety of additional benefits and perks.

Things We Need To Mention:

• The above job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role
• Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Medical Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Additional disability benefit, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Spouse Life Insurance, Voluntary Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Commuter accounts, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, MARC performance incentives, Perfect attendance, Referral program

AI Statement

USCS makes employment decisions through human review and does not rely solely on automated tools to make final decisions regarding hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination. USCS may use technology, including third-party platforms, to support recruiting and other employment-related processes such as job postings, applicant intake, and applicant management. If used, artificial intelligence will be used in a fair way while maintaining all statutory safeguards concerning transparency and nondiscrimination. To the extent artificial intelligence or automated decision-support tools are used to influence or facilitate employment-related decisions, such technology will be used in compliance with federal and state laws, including applicable anti-discrimination laws. In addition, USCS does not permit the use of geographic areas, zip codes, or other criteria as proxies for protected characteristics. When required under applicable law, USCS will provide notice and obtain any legally required consent prior to using such technology.

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better in Other.

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